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Footballers who cycle XI — the Premier League stars who love life on two wheels
Plenty of footballers love life on two wheels, whether it’s to up their matchday fitness or simply to get around… so we thought it was about time we dusted off the tactics board and brought you the updated line-up of football stars (and some less befitting of the title) past and present who would make our ‘footballers who cycle XI’.From big … Read more
Dear bike tech brands who insist on crazy proprietary chargers and cables: here’s a better solution
Makers of bike gadgets, listen up. We need to talk.Now, if your gadget charges with one of the standard versions of USB, you can tune out. Go back to working on the next generation gizmo that monitors blood adrenaline so our Garmin bike computers can provide evidence that we really were terrified when that cabbie … Read more
Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss Ready T2/T5
The Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 is a superb tyre that is grippy, fast and easy to set up on tubeless rims. The tan walls also look great. It looks a strong contender to make our best road bike tyres buyer’s guide.The Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 is the second in the hierarchy of … Read more
Sum-thing cool! Five cool things coming soon from Argon 18, Exposure, Gore, Universal Colours and Knog
This weeks five cool things for autumnal rides include Argon 18’s Sum “aero and lightweight” road bike, a daytime running light from Exposure, a budget-friendly light twin pack from Knog, a funky long-sleeve jersey from Universal Colours and 3/4 bib tights from Gore. You just need to put your shoes and helmet (if you’re a helmet wearer) on and you’re ready … Read more
Behold this custom-painted Factor OSTRO VAM made in collaboration with Duke Agyapong
Available for a short time and in limited numbers, this eye-catching Factor x Duke OSTRO VAM frame represents Factor’s commitment to spreading the good word about cycling in its partnership with Duke Agyapong. A limited-edition version of this bike has been made following Duke’s custom bike (shown in the header), differing only slightly from Duke’s original by … Read more
Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Tights
The Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Tights are a brilliant winter option for all but the coldest days. The fit is spot on, and the soft material is supportive and sees off light rain. While the price seems high, these are some of the best winter bib tights I know of, and will see a … Read more
Extinction Rebellion protest British Cycling’s Shell deal at National Cycling Centre
Extinction Rebellion protesters have climbed onto the entrance of the National Cycling Centre in Manchester to protest British Cycling’s partnership with Shell.Two protesters displayed a banner demanding ‘Get Shell out of British Cycling’ and held smoke bomb-like devices. The video was filmed by Extinction Rebellion Midlands and uploaded to Twitter. Protest in Manchester to Get … Read more